Social
Corfu Metropolitan Church: 1,300,000 Euros for charitable work in 2017
CORFU. A clerical-secular meeting was held on Thursday evening at the amphitheatre of the ‘Platytera’ Foundation for the Chronically Ill.
New permanent child psychiatrist appointed at Corfu General Hospital
CORFU. The new permanent child psychiatrist took up her duties at Corfu General Hospital on Wednesday, following the approval of her appointment in December 2017.
Vehement opposition to Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. Residents of south Corfu along with other organizations were out in force to contest the proposed licensing of Lefkimmi landfill.
Corfu Special Search and Rescue Unit: New Year Cake
CORFU. The Corfu Special Voluntary Search and Rescue Unit EMED) will be cutting its New Year Cake on Sunday 28th January
Power cuts – Friday 26th January
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be a power cut on Friday 26th January from 08:30 to 14:00 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.
Temploni Cultural Society: Voluntary blood donation
CORFU. Temploni Cultural Society in collaboration with Andreas Kakarougas’ family is organizing a voluntary blood donation.
Catholic Church: Multi-denominational event
CORFU. On Saturday 27th January, the Catholic Church in Corfu will be holding a multi-denominational event at 6pm at the Catholic Metropolitan Church (Duomo).
Lefkimmi Society is blocking the Messonghi Bridge on Thursday
CORFU. The Lefkimmi Society is planning protest action against the licensing of the landfill in the south.
Civil wedding ceremonies at venues other than the Town Hall – Municipality inviting applications from interested venues
CORFU. The Municipality has announced that Corfu needs to be an attractive destination for couples from all over the world who wish to hold their civil wedding ceremony on our island.
No ferry services between Lefkimmi and Igoumenitsa due to strong winds
CORFU. The ferry services between Lefkimmi and Igoumenitsa are not operating because of the weather conditions.
Clearing the path at Old Sinies
CORFU. On Sunday 21st we’ll be clearing the path that leads to the traditional old village of Old Sinies.
Power cuts – Monday 22nd January
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be a power cut on Monday 22nd January from 08:30 to 14:15 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.
Ferry services back to normal from tomorrow
CORFU. Lefkimmi port is still closed but from Corfu Town port the Corfu-Igoumenitsa ferry service is operating normally.
Last night’s gale loosened rocks from the mountain in Prinilas
CORFU. Large rocks broke away from a mountain in north-west Corfu in last night’s strong winds.
The wind even bent a power pole in Garitsa
CORFU. The DEDIE repair crews, the Fire Service and the Municipality services have all been out repairing the wind damage.
Dozens of trees blown down by the strong winds in Corfu
CORFU. Dozens of trees have fallen throughout the island since last night because of the strong winds. Several of these fell on electricity cables, causing power cuts, whilst others have blocked roads.
Power cuts in Corfu due to strong winds
CORFU. Fallen trees due to the strong winds in the region since last night have caused damage to the electricity network, resulting in power cuts in several parts of Corfu.
Greek Red Cross: Nursing training for volunteers
CORFU. The regional branch of the Greek Red Cross will be conducting a crash training course for volunteers.
